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Did you know you can unleash the power of your subconscious mind so that you can become more successful, wealthier and have more friends? When you take control of your subconscious mind, you take control of your destiny.
Most people are unaware that the subconscious mind remembers everything ... Views: 3174
In the History Channel's Da Vinci and the Code, the code has nothing to do with Dan Brown's work but refers instead to Da Vinci's work ethic, curiosity, and, most importantly, the discipline needed to keep working and moving forward, even through tumultuous times--in 15th century Italy life was ... Views: 1903
When you seek private hypnotherapy services, you want to benefit as much as possible. One strong way to contribute to your success is your mental approach.
Your hypnotherapist is the trained guide who uses certain tools to help your subconscious retrain your habits. But he (or she) cannot ... Views: 1742
We all question our ability at times. Uncertainty plagues us. It is even more intense if the ability we are questioning relates to something we have never tried or not succeeded at in the past.
Setbacks are common, but we rarely welcome them. We are inclined to respond negatively to ... Views: 2990
People who consistently perform at a higher level have certain things in common.
• They are committed to their success.
• They have a passion for their profession.
• They have clear goals.
• They are comfortable taking well-reasoned risks.
Their ability to take thoughtful risks is an important ... Views: 1137
Individuals, businesses and governments that are consumers of energy are waking up to the need to start saving energy in order to reduce expenses and promote economic security. The more we all use renewable energy or pollution free fuels, the more we help ourselves and the environment. The term ... Views: 744
I decided while I was vacation last week to visit a speaking colleague and good friend in Windsor Ontario. I also, decided to let someone else do the driving and enjoyed the four hour trip aboard Via Rail. I have not been on a train since I was a child and I thoroughly enjoyed the relaxation, ... Views: 1767
Every day I encounter people who wonder why they are not getting more business. They tell me that they are doing everything to make it better. They tell me how many affirmations they are doing or they say they don’t have enough time. Some even say that everything is ok.
Many of these people ... Views: 1322
I was in a nice boutique the other day and noticed a song playing that basically said “My girlfriend is a jerk” repeatedly. Then the next chorus was I love my girlfriend and I’m going to stay with her forever. This wasn’t even a country song, it was current pop music.
Mixed messages in those ... Views: 1125
The Nation of Procrasti is out there.
It’s not actually on any map, but we’ve all been there. Some of us go
there quite often and have racked up frequent flyer stuff to prove it. It’s
not actually very far away, so it’s very easy for anyone anywhere to get
there. ... Views: 793
BREAKING NEWS-
TRAFFIC! TRAFFIC! TRAFFIC!
Lately, it seems in every email I get, people are talking about traffic. In fact I’m beginning to fell like I’m stuck in grid-locked traffic, even though I’m sitting here alone at my computer in a sunny home office, still in my ... Views: 1154
You have a job, or many jobs, to do during your lifetime. You Life’s Work will include making use of the spiritual gifts given to you, which you will then turn around and share with others.
Your Life’s Work can consist of one job, or many, but the truth is, it doesn’t really matter what kind ... Views: 8004
I believe to my core that you, my reader friend, are an amazincredible force of nature, a source of outstandynamite power!
Why do I believe that? Simply because you are a human being, a human thinking, and a human doing. As my speaker-friend Michelle Neujahr would say, “You are ... Views: 1654
Hi There,
You’ve obviously seen how high gas prices are and what its doing to the USA economy. What if there was a store where you could still get gas for a dollar a gallon? You’d get real excited and probably tell all your friends wouldn’t you? Well unless you believe in the tooth fairy, ... Views: 987
To get you a little more focused in on this concept, let's take a look at a few synonyms: honesty, honor, reliability, uprightness. Integrity is consistently, not perfectly, adhering to a code of moral values. Integrity can help you over all; help you in your relationships and how you feel about ... Views: 2969
How do you know what your calling in life is? Some people know very early in life. Mozart wrote his first symphony at the age of eight; Paul McCartney wrote his first song when he was fourteen. So some have it figured out quite early. Not all of us do. Or sometimes we know and ignore it or don't ... Views: 1375
Respect is the willingness to show consideration or appreciation for someone. And of course, if we don't have respect for ourselves we can't transmit it to others. Consider that the angry person is often not angry at you but with himself projecting that self-anger onto you. But what's so ... Views: 1676
Just read an inspirational story in our local paper about a young man in high school with a very bright future thanks to his focus on three letters, M.I.H.
This kid has a passion for excellence in everything he does, particularly his sport of choice, wrestling. Last year he had what most ... Views: 889
I’ve always heard that "public speaking" is the number one most common fear. I once conducted a formal survey, however, and received different results. Overwhelmingly, my respondents chose “failure.”
Like public speaking, failure is not inherently bad. We’re conditioned to avoid it, but ... Views: 1708
We’ve all dealt with haters. “Haters”, as we know them are success-haters: those who resent you for what you have accomplished or are trying to accomplish. It becomes obvious after a point: not all haters are created equally. Different haters hate on you differently, for different reasons ... Views: 2907
We all have goals we’d like to accomplish, but one of the major barriers we face in achieving our goals is procrastination. It is simply the process of putting off a decision or action to a later time. These days I consider myself a winner in overcoming my tendency to defer activities to another ... Views: 904
Are Your Reserves Depleted?
When busy executives and professionals say they need to get more focused, our coaching conversations often reveal that they are not sleeping well or enough. While they know they're tired, they do not realize how depleted their mental and physical energy is. This is ... Views: 941
It’s How not Why?
Between the interviews I have conducted and the many Panels I have facilitated one thing is super clear about the thinking of successful people and high producers compared with low producers and unsuccessful people.
The key for successful people is this: when they ... Views: 903
Here is a basic truth you must accept and believe if you are to achieve your dream…
Your dream can be a reality! That’s right, your future can actually see you living your dream. It doesn’t just have to be a big wish!
When we are young we are dreamers. Nothing seems too big for us to ... Views: 1340
The used car industry is as large as the new car industry itself. Due to rising costs of new cars, used cars are these days becoming increasingly popular. But in your opinion, how much does a used car cost?
Let me quote an example. I did a search on Google for “average price of a used ... Views: 866
Today I walked a mile. For most people this is a short distance. Ordinarily this is not much more than a stroll after dinner. For me, it is another milestone, a turning point of self discovery.
Walking any distance is an accomplishment. Many of my muscles below my waist are paralyzed due to a ... Views: 1052
How to Study ~or~ How to get great grades without really trying (too hard)
Do you study for endless hours and still get average grades, or just pass by the skin of your teeth? Or, do you just plain hate to study and can't get motivated no matter how hard you (or your parents) try?
Let me tell ... Views: 743
What America and the world witness tonight is not just an American story but a testimony to the entire world that racial unity is possible on our planet of various races. It is the dawn of a new future for the human race. It signals the fact one day earth dwellers will also witness a unified ... Views: 1495
You don’t have to call yourself a magician, mystic, psychic, priestess or wiccan to be magical. Every wish, prayer, business plan, and affirmation carries magic. The question is, how do you get better at making things happen? How do you increase your experience of ease flow and ... Views: 7683
“When you really want something to happen, the whole universe conspires so that your wish comes true”
The Alchemist, by Paolo Coehlo
I’ve been thinking a lot about synchronicity, about that intersection between saying “I want this” and seeing it show up. I see this happen over and over again ... Views: 7115
I came across this poem 10 years ago that I think is still appropriate today when you talk about people with disabilities and how well we are excepted into society.
People with physical and mental disabilities
hath been abandoned at birth,
banished from society
used as a court jesters,
drowned ... Views: 3137
A good friend of ours recently told us a true story that made us laugh, but also made us think.
She started off by telling us about a friend of hers—who we’ll call Nate. Nate could never find the motivation to finish what he started. He also struggled to start new tasks. He was constantly ... Views: 1123
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Dare To Live - by Kent D. Healy (www.kenthealy.com)
“I recommend that you terminate the pregnancy.”
These were the first words my Mom and Dad heard as the doctor re-entered the room.
At that moment, time seemed to stand still. The doctor continued to explain the situation.
“It looks like your son has hydrocephalus, an abnormal buildup of ... Views: 1263
There is in each of us, more than a meager desire to journey to the end of the rainbow to claim that pot of gold. Strange are the feelings we unearth when contemplating the discovery of riches. Nerves expose a thrill that tinkles the spine, hearts pound rapidly as adrenalin swells our limbs, ... Views: 797
I talk a lot about dreams, if you haven’t noticed! That’s because I believe every single person has a dream inside of them just waiting to be turned loose! Each man and woman has a desire to do something great, to achieve excellence or to go somewhere wonderful. Most of the time these dreams ... Views: 1043
This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Achievement. Achievement connotes final accomplishment of something noteworthy, after much effort and often in spite of obstacles and discouragements. Stanley Bronstein is the Official Guide to Achievement.
How To Find Your Purpose ... Views: 973
Personal Goals
Individuals can set personal goals. A student may set a goal of a high mark in an exam. An athlete might walk five miles a day. A traveler might try to reach a destination-city within three hours. Financial goals are a common example, to save for retirement or to save for a ... Views: 1636
One little talked about method of achieving instant greatness is sex transmutation.
A few years back, if you had of asked me what sex transmutation was, I would have stared at you with a gloomed look on my face. Thankfully after reading Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill, he devotes an entire ... Views: 1719
Below is a video clip of a gentleman named Dr. Luis von Ahn of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Luis is a professor at Carnegie Mellon University and he has quite an impressive resume. He work extensively in the area of combining large masses of human power with the power of computers to produce ... Views: 2134
You're In This For The Long Term
The Fact That You Have The Rest Of Your Life
To Complete A Task Means You Must Work Toward It
For The Rest Of Your Life
(Author Unknown)
Accomplishing Your Goals
Accomplishing your goals is frequently a long-term process. Unfortunately, in today's society we ... Views: 2224
Discovering my life purpose has sometimes been an enigma to me. I believe without doubt that I have a spiritual destiny, a unique life purpose, a singular quest, that only I can fulfill.
Likewise with you. You have a unique spiritual destiny and life purpose too, and today is the day to ... Views: 1763
Ask yourself a serious question today:
" What could I do today that could improve my life, and the lives of the people whom I love?"
Write down whatever answers you come up with (in the form of a sentence) twice right now, and twice before you go to bed tonight.
Then wake up tomorrow and look ... Views: 978
Below is a video clip of a gentleman named Roy Sakuma of Honolulu, Hawaii.
Roy is a ukulele master who is the owner of his ukulele schools in Hawaii. Roy and his wife
have taught multiple generations how to play the ukulele.
In the video clip below, Roy talks about the importance of having ... Views: 2149
A Daily Exercise In Imagination
All States Of Mind Reproduce Themselves
(Neale Donald Walsch from the book Conversations With God)
Imagine that your world is already the way you want it to be.
Imagine you are a smashing success. What does it look like? What does it sound like? What does it ... Views: 2158
Below is a video clip of a gentleman named Dr. John Blangero of San Antonio, TX.
John is an accomplished geneticist with the Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research .
In the video clip below, Dr. Blangero talk about how once he entered graduate school, he realized it was going to be a ... Views: 2131
Success Takes A Lot Of Hard Work
You Always Have To Pay Full Price For Success
And You Always Have To Pay That Price In Advance.
(Brian Tracy)
Successful People Have Different Attitudes About Hard Work Than Unsuccessful People
What is wrong with a little hard work? The most successful people ... Views: 6005
Below is a video clip of a gentleman named Chuck Vermillion of Scottsdale, AZ.
Chuck is the owner of his own information technology firm named OneNeck IT Services. Chuck is the founder and CEO of OneNeck.
In the video clip below, Chuck talks about the importance of learning how to do what you ... Views: 2283
Sharing Your Goals With The Wrong People
Don't Share Your Goals With Trolls
(Author Unknown)
What Is A Troll?
A troll is a mythological member of a human-like race of beings who lived under bridges and tormented anyone who dared to cross their bridge. In real life, trolls are people who take ... Views: 2200
There are three types of people in this world, those who can count and those who cannot.
If you're in management long enough, you will eventually experience a significant change in your company. This is usually followed by an intense and often quite justified sense of betrayal by those most ... Views: 1222
Below is a video clip of a gentleman named Jim Stovall of Tulsa, Oklahoma
Jim is a fantastic motivational speaker who speaks in front of packed audiences everywhere. His message is very inspirational. He does all of this despite the fact he is blind.
He is the founder of the Narrative ... Views: 2215